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Astrakhan

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Astrakhan is a city in Russia.

[edit] Understand

The city is located on the Volga River near the mouth of the Caspian Sea, and it has a population of around 500,000.

[edit] Get in

Direct trains run from Moscow to Astrakhan every other day. Platzkart coach seats cost RUR 1,300 one way.

There is no coach service from Astrakhan to Moscow.

[edit] Get around

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  • Ribnii Rinok (Fish Market). Located close to the train station and bus terminal, this is a quintessential Astrakhan find. Here you can find every sort of smoked, dried (vyalenaya) and other fish at very affordable prices.  edit

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[edit] Get out

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